Description

Dr. Michael McManmon and members of the CIP Amherst staff provide an overview and background of some of the comprehensive supports provided at the College Internship Program (CIP) for young adults with Asperger's, ADHD and other Learning Differences.

Learn more about:
Effective college academic supports
Fostering social connections and life skills
Executive Functioning tips and tricks
Finding a great fit

About CIP
CIP's full-year post-secondary programs offer individualized academic, social, career and life skills support for young adults with Asperger's, ADHD and other Learning Differences. Learn more

Tutoring/Study Halls • Individualized • Subject-Specific • Instruction on various EF skills such as time management, planning, organization, and study skills built into sessions • Delivered in alternate locales (ex. on campus) as necessary

Liaison with College Faculty • Individualized • Check-ins regarding attendance /grades • More intensive services; meeting with professors to resolve issues or clarify expectations • Developing positive relationships with instructors to find a good fit for students

Executive Functioning Innovative Approach Integrating the development of routines and positive, productive habits into our Executive Functioning program • The power of habit • Evening and morning routines • Developing habits one at a time • Prospective Memory – remembering to remember

Identify a stable cue: right after supper Develop a routine: go to room open assignment book decide what to start on begin working Identify reward: feeling of accomplishment positive feedback an hour of gaming May need support to do routine until it begins to become habit. Habit formation takes time and consistency. The habit, the cue, routine and sometimes the reward must be student’s decision.

Great Things CIP Amherst Students Did in 2013-2014: • Two students earned degrees from area colleges • Our students are enrolled in 8 area colleges (UB, Daemen, Villa Maria, Medaille, Canisius, Buffalo State, ECC and NCCC) • Students are interning or doing paid work at Wegman’s, People, Inc., Manhattan Bagel, Dog Days of Buffalo & Holiday Inn, and one has his own business, selling pins with rock band logos and more • Two of our students transitioned out of CIP and are now attending college independently

Summer@CIP Experience independence and get a taste of college! • Two week summer programs for adolescents and young adults • Learn valuable skills and have fun! • Two options: – High School Summer Program >New Beyond Summer Programs for high school graduates to age 26. – Beyond High School Summer Program www.cipsummer.com

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